How was your week? On top of my usual health issues I am now in the midst of a cold or the flu, or maybe it’s a bad FMS/CFS flare. Sometimes it’s hard to tell because these flares feel like a very bad case of the flu.

In spite of all this, I choose to praise my Savior and Lord Jesus, and invite you to do the same today through this praise and worship song, “When The Stars Burn Down (Blessing And Honor)” by Phillips Craig & Dean. It gives me chills whenever I hear it, and of course I have to sing along, especially to this part:

Singing, “Blessing and honor and glory and power forever to our God.”

Star of the morningLight of salvationMajesty

God of all mysteriesLord of the universeRighteous king

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If for whatever reason you cannot view this video, you can read the complete lyricshere.

It was almost five decades ago that the last Monday in May was declared a federal holiday in remembrance of the men and women who have died in wars or in service to their country.

As much asMemorial Dayremains a day of reflection and honor, its meaning is often overshadowed by summer barbecues, shore traffic, mega-store sales, blockbuster movie releases, and the long, awaited three-day weekend.

Our children, whether they are age four or fifteen, will understand Memorial Day in the context in which we present it. We owe it to both those who have honored our lives with great sacrifice and to our children to let them know that Memorial Day means much more than a celebration of the unofficial start of summer.

In a country rich with decades of examples of heroic sacrifice, honor, and bravery, it becomes our tasks as parents and caregivers to highlight information that means something and pass it along to our children.

Here are some unique ways in which we can remember those we honor on Memorial Day:

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Who am I?

I'm a lover and follower of Jesus Christ and live in northern Arizona with my husband, Rick. I am happy to say that Rick and I are at the bottom corners of a triangle where Jesus sits at the top corner.

Contributing Writer: Pat Knight

Pat Knight is the author of REJOICE! and PURE JOY, two books filled with joyful devotionals. She maintains a ministry of handwritten encouraging notes for those who are hurting, and is also an avid gardener.